Steven Tyler

Aerosmith, Cheap Trick - American Airlines Center - 7/28/12

See also: The fans of Aerosmith Aerosmith, Cheap Trick American Airlines Center Saturday, July 28 At 64, Steven Tyler is simply a wonder to behold. As he pranced, pouted and prowled the stage at the American Airlines Center Saturday night, it was hard to keep up with the showboating. And with a b ... More >>

Sorry, DMN, That Really Was the Worst National Anthem Ever

There are some things that are simply indefensible. One of those things is 11-year-old Harper Gruzins' rendition of the "Star-Spangled Banner" at Saturday's FC Dallas-L.A. Galaxy soccer match called out by Deadspin. The Morning News didn't think so. Nancy Churnin wrote an indignant counter-post thi ... More >>

Aerosmith's Russ Irwin On The Real Housewives of New York City: "I Don't Hate It, Actually"

For the better part of two decades, Russ Irwin has been the touring keyboardist for Aerosmith, and besides not tiring of seeing Steven Tyler's ass over that time, he's also managed to carve out quite a career as a songwriter, producer and session musician. Along with Aerosmith, Irwin's played with ... More >>

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Marriage Proposals, $16 Margaritas and Other Things Seen and Overheard at Chris Botti's Verizon Theatre Show

​Let me make myself clear: I love Chris Botti's music. Not in an ironic or tongue-in-cheek way. Yes, Botti, the trumpet player who's played with everyone from Sting to Josh Groban to Steven Tyler. He's the kind of guy your parents love, along with Celine Dion and Barbra Streisand. This admis ... More >>

News and Notes: [Daryl] Reunites, ZZ Top Gets Covered, Badu Gives Birth (Kinda) and More!

That two-year-old listening to KKDA-104.5 FM K104 in Dallas (local tie!) in the clip above is cooler than all of us. But we've got some cool news to share about some artists with local ties -- among them Erykah Badu, ZZ Top, Kelly Clarkson, [Daryl], Teenage Cool Kids and Big hud -- so that's a start ... More >>

The Top 10 Music Video Vixens of All Time

Jani Lane was 47.​Last night, Warrant singer Jani Lane died alone in a motel room in Los Angeles. He was 47 years old. The news was somewhat puzzling for those who didn't know him. At one time, Lane was on top of the world, with several hits that topped the charts. But Lane also battled an addi ... More >>

Ten Signs Your Favorite Band Is Past Its Prime

​Earlier this week, Weezer announced plans to partner with Carnival Cruise Lines to arrange the first ever "Weezer Cruise." The four-night voyage from Miami to Cozumel will also feature sets by the likes of Ozma, Dinosaur Jr., Wavves and loads of others.Never mind how awesome we think all this sou ... More >>

Over The Weekend: Manchester Orchestra, Cage The Elephant at the Palladium Ballroom

Manchester Orchestra, Cage the ElephantPalladium BallroomMay 29, 2011Better than: doing it by the numbers.Manchester Orchestra​Manchester Orchestra and Cage the Elephant are described as "co-headliners" on their current cross-country tour. Normally, that tag doesn't always make sense. There's alwa ... More >>

Listomania: Six Album Covers Inspired by Lady Gaga's Born This Way

Alexander FloresTina Fey's daughter still has it. Though Lady Gaga is not her Godmother. ​If Lady Gaga's nude butt didn't illuminate the tone of "Born This Way," then the surrealist image of her face and arms fused with a hellish-motorcycle will brighten it to near-sun levels. This image, wh ... More >>

Idol Rich: Goodbye, Tim Halperin.

​The wee small RySea stunned us all last night by announcing that 40 million votes had been entered for the 10 audience-selected spots in the American Idol finals. That's what we refer to in the industry as a pant-load, people. And, during the unnecessary two hours of last night's show, there were ... More >>

Idol Rich: FW's Tim Halperin Makes Top 24

Fort Worth singer-songwriter Tim Halperin, whose music we first shared with you back in July, had some ups and downs throughout his Hollywood Week auditions, according to the Idol judges. So, the challenge they'd presented him with this week was showing them who he really was. And, in his final audi ... More >>

Idol Rich: Two Locals Aim for Top 40

​Last night, this season's remaining 50 Idol contestants left the City of Angels for the City of Sin and began working on Beatles classics in pairs and trios. Vocal coaches were essentially flogging them with barbed critiques during rehearsal and in what I assume was meant to be a cute montage, an ... More >>

Iconic '60s Artist Peter Max Talks Taylor Swift, Jimi Hendrix and Bridging The Generational Gap

Peter Max's representations of Taylor Swift's Speak Now and Fearless.​In his 73 years, Peter Max has watched the inter-generational shift of modern music begin as a segment of counterculture and eventually become a staple of mainstream consciousness. And, this past weekend, at the Wisby-Smith Fine ... More >>

Watch: Dallas Native Norah Jones, 35 Conferette Performer Mavis Staples, Dave Grohl, Steven Tyler, No Doubt and Paul Simon Pay Tribute To Paul McCartney at Kennedy Center Honors

​If you've got, oh, 13 minutes or so to spare this morning, then, please, do yourself a solid and check out the pair of clips we've got posted for you after the jump. They come courtesy of CBS's Kennedy Center Honors coverage, aired last night, where Oprah Winfrey, Bill T. Jones, Merle Haggard and ... More >>

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Listomania: Top Five Musician National Anthem Fails

Honestly, "The Star-Spangled Banner" can be a beating even when performed in a competent manner. Only a select few have ever really knocked it out of the park -- Marvin Gaye, Jimi Hendrix, Jose Feliciano, etc. -- and most of them had to change up the song considerably to do so. Your average pop mu ... More >>

Ten Ironclad Reasons Why Aerosmith Sucks...

Rachel ParkerIn this photo: Steven Tyler's "Yo Mama" mic stand, and his bedazzled New Balances.​They're sometimes called "America's Rock and Roll Band." And, yes, fastidious Aerosmith fans will shout for the rooftops that "Dream On" is a badass song. But, au contraire, friends, for there are sever ... More >>

Five Photos, Tattoos From Aerosmith and Blue October at Superpages

Rachel Parker​Two things were present at the show from "America's Greatest Rock Band," Aerosmith, at Superpages.com Center last night, with openers Blue October: phallic microphones and tattoos. See more of Steven Tyler's big mouth yells in Rachel Parker's slideshow, Aerosmith and Blue October Do ... More >>

Today In Music News: Bieber Tells His Life Story, Steven Tyler May Join Idol And Derf Scratch Is Dead

Your daily dose of national music news for Tuesday, August 3, 2010...Just what the world needs right now, a Justin Bieber memoir.If Steven Tyler joins American Idol as a judge does that mean that Diane Warren will write his best lines for him?Derf Scratch from Fear has died.

Aerosmith, Blue October

Tuesday, August 3, at Superpages.com Center

Today In Music News: Steven Tyler Rocks Home Depot, AC/DC Rock Iron Man 2 And Mega Mergers Rule

Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, January 27, 2010...Looks like Steven Tyler has moved on from singing at karaoke bars to Home Depots.AC/DC will be the sole artist on the Iron Man 2 soundtrack. Live Nation and Ticketmaster are now one big ass company!  So, you can go ahead ... More >>

Today In Music News: Prince Can't Help The Vikes, Scorpions Breaks Up And Steven Tyler Gets His Karaoke On

Your daily dose of national music news for Monday, January 25, 2010...Looks like Prince's "Purple And Gold" didn't really help out the Vikings much.NOOOOOOO! The Scorpions are breaking up!Steven Tyler may not be able to join Aerosmith while he's in rehab--but, on the plus side, he has plenty of tim ... More >>

Which Musicians Will Kick the Bucket in '10?

Today In Music News: Steven Tyler Enters Rehab In Time For The Holidays, What Does Your Favorite Indie Band Say About You And Simon Cowell Might Leave iAmerican Idol

Your daily dose of national music news for Thursday, December 24, 2009...Looks like Aerosmith's Brad Whitford was correct when he said Steven Tyler didn't act like "a sober person." The singer has entered rehab.  Merry Christmas, Tyler family!What does being a fan of an indie band say about yo ... More >>

Today In Music News: Tyler Calls Its Quits, Jerry Fuchs Dies and Eminem Stars In A Horror Flick

Your daily dose of national music news for Tuesday, November 10, 2009...Joe Perry says that Steven Tyler has quit Aerosmith... "as far as he can tell."  So, um, did he or didn't he?!!! drummer Jerry Fuchs jumped out of elevator and fell five-stories to his death. Eminem will star in a 3D horro ... More >>

Today In Music News: MGMT Says No To Jay-Z, Amazon.com Is In A Year-End Rush And Aerosmith Considers Replacing Steven Tyler

Your daily dose of national music news for Friday, November 6, 2009...Even Jay-Z isn't cool enough for indie bands: MGMT said thanks, but no-thanks to a collaboration. At least he still has 30-something white dudes to lean on.Even though it's not even December yet, Amazon.com has named Neko Case's M ... More >>

Today In Music News: Aerosmith Cancels Rest Of Tour, Manson Gets Grosser and Patrick Wolf Throws Like A Girl

Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, April 29, 2009...Looks like the injuries sustained by Steven Tyler after falling off a stage in Sturgis weren't so minor after all: The classic rock legends in Aerosmith have canceled the remainder of their summer tour. Marilyn Manson is th ... More >>

Today In Music News: Jackson's Hard Drive Is Full Of Music, Tenacious D Replaces The Beastie Boys, Steven Tyler Falls and John Hughes Dies

Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, April 29, 2009...Looks like Michael Jackson's estate will produce as much posthumous music as Tupac's. Hard drives containing at least 100 unreleased songs--new and old--were taken by his sister LaToya.The Outside Lands Festival booked the most ... More >>

Aerosmith, ZZ Top

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